1102 PALM VIEW AVENUE, Belleair, FL 33756

• 5 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 7,193 sqft

Property Description

A rare opportunity to own one of Belleair’s most iconic residences, the Historic Ruder Estate captures the timeless beauty and grandeur of a bygone era. Set on nearly one acre of lush grounds, this restored Mediterranean villa blends classic architecture with luxurious modern updates for refined yet comfortable living. Originally built in the 1920s as one of the area’s earliest and most notable homes, the estate was for decades the residence of Lucius Ruder, Belleair’s colorful Depression-era mayor and prominent Clearwater landowner. His passion for horticulture shaped the property’s legacy, with greenhouses, formal gardens, and fruit trees still lending charm to the setting today. The 7,193-square-foot home welcomes with rich hardwood floors, custom stained glass, and a grand foyer leading to elegant living spaces adorned with hand-painted ceilings, arched doorways, and terracotta tile floors. The grand room and Italian-style loggia invite gracious entertaining, while the recreation room with beamed ceilings, fireplace, and Cuban tile flooring offers a warm space for gatherings. The chef’s kitchen, redesigned with a $250,000 investment, features custom cabinetry, marble and quartzite finishes, and top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances including dual prep areas, dishwashers, and sinks, plus a butler’s pantry. Outdoors, multiple terraces and courtyards, a gazebo, and a poolside kitchen provide the perfect backdrop for year-round entertaining. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a private lounge, spa-style bath, and expansive dressing room. A guest wing above the three-car garage includes two ensuite bedrooms and a rooftop terrace. With impact windows and doors, a gated motor court, and a 2019 roof, this distinguished estate stands among Belleair’s most storied homes—minutes from Belleair Country Club, Clearwater Harbor, and Morton Plant Hospital.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

November 24, 2025 at 06:00AM

Listing Office:

SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE : 727-282-1788

Listing Agent:

Cheri Boudreau PA : 727-560-3157

MLS ID:

TB8449464

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Wet BarWindow Treatments
• Appliances: Bar FridgeBuilt-In OvenCooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanFreezerIce MakerMicrowaveRangeRange HoodRefrigeratorWasherWater SoftenerWine Refrigerator
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: Ceramic TileOtherWood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralElectricZoned
• Fireplace: Family RoomGasLiving RoomOtherWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: CourtyardFrench DoorsLightingOutdoor KitchenOutdoor ShowerSidewalkSliding Doors
• Style: Mediterranean
• Other Structures: GazeboOutdoor KitchenDeckRear PorchPatioCovered
• Pool: Auto CleanerChild Safety FenceFiber Optic LightingGuniteIn Ground
• Parking: DrivewayElectric Vehicle Charging Station(s)Garage Door Opener

Construction

• Roofing: Built-UpMembraneTile
• General: BrickStuccoTwoCrawlspaceSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Pinellas

Lot

• Zoning: RESBELLEAIR ESTATES (Attach 2012 Deed in Attachments as the Legal) BLK 6LOTS 1224 & PT OF LOTS 3 & 23 ALL DESC BEG NE COR OF LOT 1 TH S01D4948E 206.48FT TH S88D1012W 105.48FT TH S51D1934W 53.27FT TH N38D4026W 101.99FT TH N51D1934E 261.5FT TO POB282915067320060010
• View: Golf Course
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedFire HydrantNatural Gas ConnectedSprinkler MeterUnderground Utilities
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Cheri Boudreau PA, SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE